We are excited to be a part of the proven success of early care and education programs. Through research, services and advocacy, Child Care Services Association realizes improvements to the child care system throughout North Carolina and across the country. As a national nonprofit agency and United Way member, we are proud to be a leader and innovator in strengthening the early care and education system.

Why Should You Care About Child Care?

Before first grade, a child may spend 10,000 hours in a child care program. Each of those hours is critical: research tells us that children who attend a good early education program in the first five years of life are most likely to be in a highly skilled job or in college at age 21… | MORE |